Skyrise School on West 86th Street
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects an 8% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 2 complaints over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 112
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Electrical Safety
Many outlets throughout the program needed outlet covers including rooms currently being used by children
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Several closets and laundry room were unlocked during site visit - these areas need to be locked as they contain items that should not be accessible to children
Mar 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregivers Shall Use Positive Discipline
On the date of incident 2/20/2026 caregiver did not communicate expected behavior of child in a positive manner.
- Any Person
Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct a On the date of incident 2/20/2026 caregiver used a frighting visual and verbal method to redirect the child.
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Breast Milk
Self Report: Breast milk procedures were not followed when one child was given an formula bottle.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity